Dubai International Aid & Development Conference and Exhibition 2016

DIHAD 2016 unfolded the theme: the importance of innovation in humanitarian aid and development. During the event, the IFRC presented the inaugural MENA innovation award.

Recognized as the largest humanitarian event in the Middle East, DIHAD brings together international agencies, governmental and non-governmental organizations, donors, the corporate sector and academia, to exchange knowledge and best practices in the field of humanitarian assistance. DIHAD 2016 takes place from 21 to 23 March.

MENA innovation award

IFRC has a commitment to fostering a culture of learning and innovation in seeking practical and sustainable solutions to key challenges faced by National Societies among the communities they serve. At the beginning of 2016, the IFRC MENA regional office called on National Societies across the region to submit innovative proposals to today's challenges, with a focus on resilience.

Two proposals have been selected from among those submitted, with Jordan National Red Crescent and Qatar Red Crescent societies being successful.

Keep up Amman cleanThis project proposal, developed by Jordan National Red Crescent Society, addresses an important and relevant challengein Jordan. With an inclusive approach involving many partners,this proposal makes environmental protection a responsibility of everyone through:

Social mobilization

Education and awareness

Action on waste

Shelter insulation for Syrian refugee camps in LebanonAlready in pilot phase, this solution was developed by Qatar Red Crescent Society, and could become a standard practice in temporary settlements - "better from the start". The proposal has been recognized as:

Cost efficient

Engages the refugees themselves

Replicable

Selection process

To evaluate the proposals and and select those to be awarded, an independent panel of experts was established. The panel members were:

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